Law & Order: Decorated K-9 Passes Away; 7 Inmates OD at County Jail; Massive Raid Yields a Toddler & an OD’d K-9 + Half-a-million Fentanyl Pills

A Lake Stevens detective remains on leave as shooting probe enters month five; Everett’s third Officer-Involved Shooting in just over 2 months places four more LEOs on leave.

This week’s crime update features seven stories from around the area including updates on a series of officer-involved-shootings in Everett, the story of Ronin, a beloved retired K-9, an update as the independent probe into Lake Stevens’ fatal Jan. 13 shooting enters its fifth month…the story of seven inmates overdosing at once at the county jail…and we’ve also got news of a raid that located a half-million fentanyl pills and a 5-year-old child — but that’s not all, the sheriff’s K-9 was treated for exposure to fentanyl after the raid and we’ve got all the details plus the story behind the LSPD officer holding the child in our cover photo.

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Decorated K-9 Ronin Passes Away

The Snohomish County K9 Foundation announced the passing of Ronin, an extremely popular retired K9 over the weekend.

“It is with a heavy heart as we announce the passing of a community favorite, K9 Ronin.

According to the K9 foundation, Ronin served along side his partner, Deputy Wallin with the Snohomish County Sheriff's Office (SCSO) before retiring last spring, garnering an unprecedented track record during his career.

The SCSO marked Robin’s passing with a statement.

“We are forever grateful for K-9 Ronin’s decade of service to the residents of Snohomish County. K-9 Ronin had hundreds of deployments and captures during his career before his retirement last year.”

“He was loved dearly by our community and will be greatly missed. Thank you K-9 Ronin, Rest In Peace.”

Video Credit: A HUGE Production via SCSO.

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Third Fatal Everett Officer-Involved-Shooting in 2+ Months

A 24-year old man is dead and four area officers are on administrative leave pending an investigation after Everett’s third fatal officer-involved-shooting in just over two months.